Despite November Slip, North American Current Conditions EBCI Shows Signs of Improvement in Business Environment

NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for
current conditions in North America slipped in November, falling from 56.3 in
October to 53.1, but showed signs of improvement in the business environment by
remaining above the 50-point mark. In contrast, confidence in future business
conditions increased in November. The EBCI for North American conditions six
months hence inched upward to 81.3 from 71.9 in October.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents nearly 350 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers at the forefront of electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security. Our combined industries account for more than 400,000 American jobs and more than 7,000 facilities across the United States. Domestic production exceeds $117 billion per year.